Kirklees Demographic
Latest official statistics for Kirklees
Kirklees is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to 447,847 residents with a density of 1,096 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 5.9% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.8 years (-0.9 above) the UK average.
Population447,847▲ 4,102 (0.9%)
Area409 km²
Density1,096
Median Age39.8-0.9 on UK avg age
Female227,68650.8%
Male220,16149.2%
Births4,5291.0%
Deaths4,2090.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 5.9%
Religion share in Kirklees
Ethnic official statistics in Kirklees
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 73.7% |
Asian | 19.4% |
Mixed | 3.1% |
Black | 2.3% |
Other Group | 1.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Kirklees
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.1% |
Never Married | 36.2% |
Divorced | 9.2% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Kirklees
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.4% |
Private Rented | 19.1% |
Social Rented | 14.8% |
Shared Ownership | 0.4% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Kirklees
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.8% |
Disabled Limited | 10.2% |
Disabled Lot | 8% |
| Total | 100% |